My Son Bought a New Tacoma and I'm Pissed
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- My Son Just Bought a New Tacoma and I'm Pissed, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Tacoma review. Should I buy a new car? Is Toyota reliable? Does Toyota make good trucks? Is the Toyota Tacoma worth buying? Buying a new Toyota Tacoma truck. Should I buy a Toyota Tacoma? Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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#1. Common Sense haha love it.
Tell your son to look in to a Tune like KDMAX 🤙🏽
I’d rather have a Scotty slip of the tongue than a slipping tranny.
i like drum brakes. they aren't exposed to the elements. i rarely use the brakes, except at the "end" of a stop. i downshift in my standard, and "glide" to the stop light in the automatics. no hurry....
Get it on the stream and it will update the trans and smoothe it out if it's used
I can remember in the 1970's when we called Toyotas rice burners. The Kubota tractors were also thought to be junk. Years later when they were still running, people started realizing they lasted longer than American made tractors.
Oops by golly wow Pa
Yes, I noticed that. I ran a little Kubota, mowing. It would heat up, being worked hard. Stop and rev and it cooled down and kept working. Cooled down, quickly, too.🤣👌
@Thor Cleavelandson Still do
@Thor Cleavelandson now it’s more expensive than a ford lol 😂
Hondas are rice burners
Scott the kinda of guy to not let anyone live their life with the vehicle they want.
Yes I know lots of other people like that too
😂😂
@@jimf-150 you mean females?
I’d genuinely want to move out asap
Brand new 2003 Tacoma.
Cherry 🍒 bro
I bought a 2021 Tacoma SR5 4 door V6 with the 6 foot bed. The first thing I noticed about the truck was the ride quality. It rides smooth as silk, no road noise...a really comfortable truck. It has all the bells and whistles on it (that I actually want), and it will tow a boat or a small camper trailer with no problem. I am now 63 years old, and I doubt seriously that I will ever have to buy another truck.
And how much did that cost? 60k These new trucks nowadays are a fortune
don’t jix yourself now lol
@@brianpacheco1927I just got a 2022 Tacoma SR5 with just over 10k miles for $36k.
@@Berserker_4517 For a midsize truck, that's expensive.
@@lynch42o it’s the cheapest with the fewest amount of miles I could find this year.
Awesome video - Classic Scotty style. All the most relevant info covered, succinctly and logically. Love it - keep on revving
Of course you are. Long live the celica
NASA is going to be sending a 94 Celica into space so if intelligent life does exist it'll hopefully find it and see that humanity is good for something lol
SEND IT with a 6 speed auto ..my camry had the u760e , I had to let off then go merging from 45-75 in shift 3 and if you jack rabbit 🐇 it , it slows down a lot into 2nd , darn auto tranny!! Otherwise the 2.5 had 240 hp on E85 and bolt ns to 0-60 in 6.2 seconds since 0-40 takes 2.2 seconds easing into the automatic
1994 celica
good one
Have 3.5 V-6 in my 2012 Highlander. On fairly level interstate, gives 24+ mpg with 5 speed automatic. Nice riding, quiet, comfortable car.
I was on the fence between the 4 and 6 cylinder abs wound up going with the 6 for the reasons Scotty said. I’m really happy with the truck and I’ve owned several Toyota trucks in the past.
So why would Scotty be pissed
Why would you even consider a 4 banger in a truck? 🤔
Scotty’s son: Dad ! I brought a new Car !!!
Scotty: You’re an endless moneypit
I like that Blue color tho
😎🙂😅💯
You'd better drive son I'm completely pissed.
Scotty is a living legacy to all the old timers i knew.
🤣🤣🤣
Imagine if his son came home with a Tesla.
😆
He's probably as sensible as his dad.
"My son just bought a Tesla and I might have to disown him"
Heart attack
Cuh would be mad af
I had one like this instead mine came with the TRD Off Road package. I know actually what Scotty was talking about when he said how the gears kept switching. Once you start using the truck long enough, you will know how to fix that issue easily. The gears switching occur more when you uphill because it requires more power. What I did was I switch it to sport mode and leave it in 3rd gear or 4th gear depending on how fast I am going. This avoids the gears to switch back and forth. The only reason I sold my truck was because I needed a bigger truck to tow my trailer. Other then that, it was the best off road truck I've ever driven.
So you manually control the automatic. Lmao
Yes! Newer Toyotas and some other trucks have an automatic transmission that you can shift manually. Awesome for driving in the mountains, snow, ice, and some towing applications. Pawpaw, your gonna be amazed what they’ve done with trucks lately; when you finally trade in that 94’ Silverado.@@GoatOrange
Great little review Scotty. Thanks! BTW, 3rd generation "gear hunting" can be eliminated with a performance tune. Had the OTT performance tune done on our TRD Off Road 4x4 V6 automatic a couple of weeks ago and it shifts perfectly, not to mention immediately improved throttle response and even better acceleration when ECT is engaged. No effect on mileage either. Best money I've ever spent. Now it runs the way it should have from the factory. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I don't have any 'gear hunting' in my 3rd Gen Tacoma.
Manual transmission sill available.
What year is your tacoma? Thanks.
@@NickParkerPhoto 2020
@@Roushfan5 Of course you do... you have to search... for every... single... gear! 😆
4.88’s
If I had a dollar for everytime Scotty got pissed . I'd be rich !
He is an old man he gets mad everyday
That or he or a car company are going 'bye', I'm surprised anyone is left to make cars nowadays.
"We"
He needs a good bowel movement.
Maybe a chronic prostate issue....lol
Looks like real gauges, cable park brake and no cyl deactivate
Nice truck.
Bought my first Tacoma last week, 2023, and I love it. HOWEVER, the auto tranny is a little wonky in my opinion. I wish I could actually find a manual tranny in VT but it’s like finding a unicorn
That transmission "Gear Hunt" is solved with aftermarket tune. I've got Valley runner tune-it is like driving car with different transmission. Engine response is sharper.
Where would you get this done at?
@@JC-ep4hb Local man did it for me.He is near Philadelphia PA.
The ovtune?
It's an adaptive transmission so it'll smooth out the more you drive it. I noticed a big difference around 5500 miles. Now at 15k I have virtually no issues.
I also noticed mine smoothing out on my 22 tacoma now at 3k miles it was super jumpy up to 2k miles It also helps to try and drive kinda progressive or constant pressure on the pedal.
Man , I hope mine does !! I'm at about 1,350 and it seems the same to me :D
Yup same
No way mexican workers would work for $7 a day...gimme a break.
@@jyee2217 this is true. I worked for a company that had a division in Mexico and they did make that little!!!! Company I worked for was Onvio.
My 2009 Prerunner SR5 Tacoma has the same sticker. The paint, interior, and mechanics are still in phenomenal shape. 140K miles. Not even broken in yet!
Hey Scotty the TRD Sport is geared to on road whereas the TRD Off Road is geared towards Off Road with a rear diff locker and MTS (multi terrain select) and Crawl Control. The shock valving is also different (shocks might be as well).
The 4 cyl is much easier to work on though. There’s a lot of room in the engine bay 😆
There's nothing to work on
But it gets worse fuel economy overall due to the V6 having the ability to go into Atkinson cycle as well as dual injection
4cyl is a total joke in a Tacoma.
Scotty is the perfect example of doing what you are passionate about and it working out …
"My son just bought a new Toyota Tacoma and he is an endless money pit" great video as usual Scotty
just bought it, wouldn't be covered by warranty ?
I just bought a 22 Tacoma trd sport w/ auto trans and I love it. I did some nice mods and I love it even more. You always have great videos scotty
I have the 2021 four door long bed. Army green. I love it. I don’t love the payments, but at the time used ones were literally more expensive than ordering a new one and waiting on it for three months. I think this may be the last truck that I ever own. I also still have a 2004 2wd Tacoma with 425,000 miles that runs and drives perfectly. Tacomas are the best made trucks, period!
Those of us Taco aficionados call that a hood SKEWP, Scotty!
Great truck. I'm almost a year into my '21 Taco TRD Off Road long bed. Best truck I've owned in 46 years of driving.
I have a ‘21 taco TRD ORDC 4x4 and I agree 💯 with you it is the best truck I have owned in the last 21 years
I'm 130k in on my 2014 sport and it's also the best truck I've ever owned. Shooting for 250-300k
You giving confidence, I'm think of getting one.
Now the only problem is finding one on a lot for under $40,000!
What I did is I called around some dealers and they have trucks that are still in allocated, you can’t change the configuration of the vehicle but you can get them a lot sooner. I just got my trd off-road built in San Diego on 6/23 but still waiting on rail. You can’t find none on any dealer lots.
Dealers are charging 5 to 10K over MSRP.
TRUE
Just bought a 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road with 8,000 miles on her for $42,000. I keet asking myself if I got a good deal. LOL!
@NORTHWOODSPREPPER1 that first sentence looks suspicious 🤨
I bought a 2nd gen 2008 tacoma TRD 4 door last May for $11,000 with 106k miles on it at an auction. After watching your videos over the years I just felt your an honest guy who’s knows his stuff, you have a lot of good to say about Toyota. It now has 128k as my daily driver and I’ll never get rid of this truck. Gas mileage isn’t great, but this a truck and I’d trust it to get me down any road. It’s black and it’s still a good looking truck with some minor cosmetic mods and a fresh wash people have thought it was a newer model.
not a bad price. if it's a manual tranny, even better. if not... bleh
I have the ‘05, 4.0 217,000 and runs perfect and burns no oil. Simple, dependable well engineered truck, best I’ve owned.
I have a 2019 TRD Sport 4x4 and I’m absolutely loving it, bought it in 2021 just above 22k miles and it’s at 55k in less than 2 years 😅 it’s definitely a moneypit, i’ve put in alittle over 8k already just in mods and i don’t see me stopping for awhile, planning to turbo it in the next few months 🤙🏽
The taco isn’t a money put…you are 😂
2021 TRD OR 4x4 owner. Love it. I like the transmission. I’m not sure what folks are talking about. The transmission likes to keep the RPMs as low as possible for fuel economy. So that means it likes to upshift earlier than folks might expect. Another huge benefit is low RPMs keep the engine running for many years. Less stress.
Same. From the way people talk about these transmissions you'd think they constantly jump all over the place hunting gears but its not bad at all. Much better than the 8 speed in the JL Wrangler, now that's an annoying tranny.
I have a 2019 Tacoma Sport MT bought new. Has almost 70,000 miles. So far the truck has been bulletproof. Zero issues. Of course real world driving 75 to 80 mph on the highway delivers about 19 mpg. Still not bad for a truck this size.
Traded my 2017 Tacoma for a 2019 F150. Mainly because the dumb transmission. I get better mpgs in a full size truck. Plus, they were the same price. I'm interested in what Toyota will do with the 4th Gen. I loved it, just didn't offer that much compared to others. Would go back, if the 4th Gen is better.
I would like to have 19mpg, I get around 13mpgs at 80mpg but it could get better if I drive farther
My 2006 lbz duramax lifted with 33s gets 19mpg on freeway lol
My 2001 Lexus weighs 5,000 pounds and gets 16.4 mpg lol
I think that is just the average though.
I had a 2000 Tacoma when I was a kid, and when you started that engine I knew it. Sounds exactly the same as my old 2000 model.
I just found your channel and I already love your videos! Just bought a new 2022 tacoma last week
I freaking love this guy's energy 👏. I bought a brand new 2016 trd sport, now a have 55k miles on it, and guess what guys? Zero problems, and it was only 33k vs 48k or whatever they cost now
My 2022 TRD sport 4x4 stick ran me 42k :(
@@ThelastWales oh wow. I guess my brother got fu#@$d . He bought a 2022 tacoma sr5 for 40k, and he's son sold it to him. He's sales man
Dealers are charging 5 to 10K over sticker price.
@@smarro71 a slimeball*
Was that Out the door pricing? Works out to about $41k adjusted for inflation. My 22 Tacoma TRD sport long bed 4x4 was $42k before taxes, interest, fees, etc. $46k OTD
I got a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport back in March 2021. Built in Texas. Likely one of the last. Love it!
they do a phenomenal job down in mexico. really great stuff and management down there
Hahahahahaa
😂 yes. The wonderful standard of living and beauty speaks for itself doesn’t it? Lol
@@shapiroshekelberg604 fr even worse it could’ve been made in America right 🤣
Yeah man most the American brand made in Mexico is great stuff super good Quality ...I been buying guitars 🎸 made in Mexico and sound good just like the American made ...but for less half price (Fender guitar)
That's laughable.
I just picked up a v6 manual trans off road trim tacoma this week and it drives like a dream! I'm excited to have it for years.
“ Alright it’s a Toyota we know it’s gonna start” - Scotty Kilmer. This had me laughing so hard 🤣🤣 I would love to be his neighbor!
As long as you're fine with him running over your mailbox every once in awhile! Lol
But what if it didn't start ?
Or not. I had a Toyota Corolla that stranded me 3 times and wouldn't start. Failed distributor, then a failed starter motor, then a failed fuel line. What ho, I had a GMC for equally as long and it never stranded me
@@dirkdiggler5164 that’s what we call a unicorn corolla…those things don’t exist.
@@dirkdiggler5164 My 2004 sierra is still going strong. Planning on getting a 1 ton duramax in the future for work though, my 04 is a 5.3 vortec. Probably going to keep my 04 though because I don't think they'll offer me enough money to convince me to part with it.
My Tacoma was built in Mexico and has been perfect for 2.5 yrs. Nothing wrong with building them there as Toyota runs a tight ship.
Unfortunately, I am not convinced Toyota is anymore reliable. Ford seems to be putting out the best trucks at the moment. More power, towing, features, even in the midsize.
@@calebniederhofer6529
When they start making Ford Trucks and the components last longer than 160k then you can start bragging about your Ford.
Things like front end components, alternators, starters, fuel pumps etc,etc are way to short lived for me to consider reliable. My uncles starter just went out at 63k on his 2017. 63k and already major issues.
@@paulcoenen7918 None of the manufactures reliability is as good as it was 20 years ago. The issues are due to electrical components, and cheaper parts. Where did a 160k come from lol. I have over 80k on my EB 2.7, and not one issue. I can’t speak to what your uncles has, or his issues. My 2.7 has been very reliable.
Caleb=Ford =shit !
Even a Kia can get to 80k without issues
This guy is amazing! Great videos! I really thought my Tacoma was running funny so glad it’s normal
My Dream truck! Love Tacomas. One of these days I’ll be able to comfortably afford one.
Great video Scotty👍🏾👍🏾
RIP Abe. Japan is awesome! love the place!
Its a adaptive transmission, it learns how you drive, if you wanted you can plug in a scan tool and reset it, it fix’s the gear shifting
Great honest review. Especially about the transmission. Thanks Scotty!
Glad they still come with a regular engine cooling fan. It preserves that nice engine growl at startup.
You know it's funny when people say oh that's an outdated F-150 or that's an outdated. Whatever I mean in reality, sometimes outdated is reliable. I mean once something's perfected can it really be outdated sometimes it's old doesn't mean that it's junk
U like fords. Why? My company had nothing but trouble with them.
Hi Scotty it's the same temperature back here in Houston I'm not even done watching the video that's playing now and you posted another video Wow have a great day Scotty.
I got a 2020 V6 double cab off-road back in March 2020 and got a great deal on it. Absolutely love the truck.
Considering I do 95% driving on the street I should have probably got the TRD 4x4 sport model but instead I went with the TRD 4x4 off-road model I don't know if there's a whole lot of difference but I kind of like the plastic around the fenders & the bumper rather than everything being painted. But being tuned more for the street probably would have been better. The off-road has that locking rear diff which is hella nice, but I don't think I'd ever go off-road enough to where I would need it the 🌮's are so good off road I think just having 4-wheel drive you can get almost anywhere even in stock form for the average person camping, hunting & shooting things like that... Not going out to purposely Rock crawl or mud bog...
I have a 2020 TRD Off-Road 4x4. Everything said about the transmission is absolutely valid. Me personally I do like the tighter transmission feel, so it does annoy me, however the good outweighs the bad overall. Yes it is outdated compared to other vehicles currently. But, is that always a bad thing? The current tech in the Tacoma is proven and it will last a long time. It is not your typical futuristic truck loaded with tech and there is a very certain market for a Tacoma.
Update: still have my Tacoma and I love it! The transmission improves over time as you drive it so I’m very happy to say it’s way better! In love with this truck and very happy with it.
I own 2 toyotas. The newer of the two is a 2000. Even the outdated tech of a new taco is more tech than I want.
I have a 21 manual and I absolutely love it
I tried to buy one last year. On the test drive, the trans was god awful. It wouldn’t find a gear at 60mph on cruise. The seats were uncomfortable. I left disappointed, and decided to try a new ranger on the way home. It was so much better I can’t even compare the two. I bought the 2021 ranger and have loved it ever since. 20k miles of smiles
Love my 21 4runner TRD OffRoad Premium for that very reason. Its a slug, and does not get the greatest gas mileage, but man it is well built. I love it!
@@michaelrullis7501 lucky ! I thought they stopped making stick shifts ?
I have the exact same truck but 2019 with 60k. Love it.
100% correct on the MPG. I just traded my 2020 2.7 ACab for 2023 trd sport 4dr SB. The 2.7 bulletproof hated the highway & hills/grades. The 3.5 is outstanding on highway. Little less intown... Enjoy you Taco
My 2019 Nissan Frontier was assembled in Canton Mississippi, and the engine is assembled in Tennessee. It’s nice to see a truck that is built by the same people who buy them.
Give your son a hug! He has enough income to buy a nice truck.
Great to see your input on the tacoma!
I've been looking for a 2020, I need someone like you to verify it's all good! 😄
I’ve got the standard trans TRD Off Road (2022). Love everything about it. The one question I have is, when I’m pulling things in low, I smell the clutch plates. I’ve always had a pickup with a stick, and been driving for 24 years. The only thing different for me if the 4x4. It’s my first time having 4-wheel drive. I had a 2020 Tacoma that would do the same thing. Is that normal for this trans?
Congrats to your son Scotty, Scotty, no need to worry, your son bought a very reliable, Badass vehicle, that will last well over 20 years. I remember years ago, we lived across the street from a church, and during the winter up here in Rhode Island, the church folks hired a snow removal company, and the guy that showed up, had this very rusty all over Toyota Tacoma with a snow plow on it, and that thing ripped through that over 1 ft of snow that morning with ease, and he did my sidewalk too for free, that was cool dude.
Congrats on spending $40k? Ok…
@@gsftom 40k does suck .But imagine the idiots that paid 40k or even 35k that won't last aslong as a Tacoma.
@Tom Freer just get a corolla like me. 12k for mine.
@@cotalk 12-15k is the sweet spot for cars/some trucks. They lose so much value and cost a ton in maintenance after a certain point.
As a true American, I will never... never! buy an Asian truck
That looks almost identical to my 2017 TRD sport, the only thing missing is the clutch pedal and the lane assist pieces. I only get about 21 mpg with mine but in central New York the hills help keep it lower.
I put a craven exhaust on my 21 off road manual. And boy it sure is hard to get good milage listening to that awesome sound!!!
Another great video Scotty always great to See you It's been a fan for a long time
Man Scotty, I love your videos and Ive been a follower eversince. I just hope you hire a videographer so he can shoot the video for you. Subscribers are growing old,(me included) and its easy for me to get dizzy when youre holding the camera hahaha. Love your content man! Cheers!
I love it Scotty, I think I might consider one of these in the near future. Naturally asperated would definitely be my pick for sure. Thank you buddy. God watch over you my friend. 😎🙏👍
Highly recommend , got one a year ago. Solid truck! Absolutely no buyers remorse on the Taco
gorgeous new truck, love the color too - congrats to your kid. I've been looking at those TRD Sport models, seems like the sweet spot in the lineup, everything you want nothing you don't.
@@HaveMindWillThink no you can't
@@HaveMindWillThink it helps having a down payment and credit score above 600
Imagine he just started recording without his son knowing he’s recording his truck
I have a 2019 TRD sport around 29k miles and I have consistently seen 25 mpg on the highway driving anywhere from 65-75 mph. Only complaints with this vehicle is the paint quality and I had a ball joint/control arm replacement under warranty (assembled in Mexico just like this one)
Yeah the paint quality is so bad, I was honestly horrified. I think most colors it's still a single stage paint, meaning they mix the clear in with the paint vs adding additional layers of clear. But whatever, years down the road I'll probably do a respray
I’d really like a new V6 Tacoma but in a stripped down, no frills version. Think 1975 Hilux guise with 5 speed overdrive stick tranny, fuel injection and electronic ignition for reliability. Leave out all the other computers.
Do they sell hilux in the US?
It’s funny how little the Taco has changed from my 03 tundra besides the obvious things like a 4.7 v8 and the 15ish mpg. The fan almost look identical.
I had the ‘03 Tundra with the 4.7 engine also and the crappy gas mileage but loved the truck and the power. Friday the 13th of September 2019 changed all of that at a street light when a full sized work van pulled out in front of me and I plowed into the right front of the van at 45mph. Totaled both vehicles but the Tundra still started afterwards. All 4 doors still opened fully without any binding. Bought a 2019 Tacoma 3.5 Sport as a replacement. Other than lack of power compared to the Tundra, I love the gas mileage. I get anywhere from 17-26 depending on the terrain and traffic. Not a bad trade off in my opinion. Toyotas are built to keep you safe.
I bought a Toyota 4 cly, standard shift, 4 wheel drive back in 1983. Loved that truck. Great gas mileage. It was a small LIGHT WEIGHT truck. Prefect.
I towed a small pop-up camper (Apache ?) all over the west and down the west coast. Paralleled parked (with the camper in tow) on a San Francisco street.
What a great truck. My friends liked it (sexy design compared to U.S. designs.). Shinny black. My 6 foot friend bought one, and it was fun watching him get in/out of the truck. Never had a problem except a frozen emergency brake (I discovered in San Francisco) because I never used it before.....
The truck bed rusted out because I think it was an aftermarket put on after it was shipped here, to avoid import duty taxes that Reagan imposed on Toyota and Honda.
I absolutely love my 2020 Tacoma. Only regret is not getting the 4x4 version. But with today's prices, there's no way I'm gonna sell and try to buy another one. Gonna keep this for a very long time and maybe just update to thicker tires.
Ha! Me too. I regret not getting the 4x4 but at the moment, it was 10k more
Damn I just got the 4x2, and I’m
Hoping I don’t get stuck in a mud or rain in California .
My friend has a 2 wd he says he loves it
If you get the 2WD try to get a LSD in the rear diff. Made a huge difference in my Tundra.
I literally just bought mine and I have similar regrets, but it was another $6-8k and honestly, how often would I EVER use it? Not much.
They are put together in Mexico just like they’re put together in USA , is not Mexico’s fault that Toyota wants to save money, but they can also pay more to Mexico’s Toyota manufacturers to have a top of the line quality control. My 2022 Tacoma is made in Mexico and is like it was made in Japan . Plus you still have the great Toyota service/warranty right?
Can't wait for Scotty to review the 2023 hybrid Tacoma when it comes out. I know he's not a fan of hybrids, but I know he'll shoot straight about the test driving experience.
Same. I’m waiting to see the new design and variants before I get my next vehicle. And for Scotty’s reviews!
I have a 2017 Tacoma with the V6 (same generation). It is true you can beat the EPA highway estimates in that 50-65 range. However it quickly drops of when you go faster. Our interstates in my state are 80mph and going 85 I get around 12 and going 80 just 14. However when sticking to two lane highways with reduced speed limits I've seen as high as 26.
Can’t relate any more
Have a great weekend scotty 😀
thanks you too!
Wow Scotty, it seems you like the new Tacoma V6 (lol). I wouldn't personally care if the transmission slipped a little, as long as it held up.
I've had good luck with my 2006 Tacoma standard cab truck pretty easy to work on. It has 240,000 miles on it and I've never took it to a shop except for tire replacement and front end alignment
GDI and Port Fuel Injection is quite unique. Thank you Great Video.
Scotty! Would you consider making a video on the 2022 Toyota GR86? Your overall thoughts and opinion on it considering it’s history, progression, and competition in the affordable sports car space. You are killin it!
A Google search would've gave u that answer lol it's a 86 you're either a beginner driver or looking for something slow and can handle a turn lol still doesn't have enough hp or tq to compete against the other sports car but it can still make a turn lol that sums up a 86, get something else if u wanna go fast 🤣
"Windows open in the back so you throw beer cans in the back" 🤣🤣
Was at the Toyota dealer in 2018. New Tacoma TRD was stickered at $37,995.
$46,000 in summer 2022.
I got a 08 Tacoma and i don't regret getting it at all. Iv kept up with all the basics and never had any major issues
I have an ‘18 Taco and he’s so right about the automatic tranny. I couldn’t find one with a standard so I settled and it’s extremely slow with shifts. I drive mine in manual most of the time but especially when I’m towing something. If you care about shifting absolutely go with a standard like the man says!
Somebody had mentioned a software update. But I'm wondering if there is a type of shift kit that could be put in it like the old Transmissions.
Push the ECT button. That will let it rev more and will tighten up the shifts. The trans is geared towards good mileage which is why it shifts like it does. The ECT button will give you what your lookin for but at the cost of more pain at the pump
It’s also worth telling you your not getting a manual trans unless your buying a TRD pro or some other model that’s pushing 50k
@@matthewcaughey8898 I get why it’s slow to shift but even with the ECT PWR on the shifts are unpredictable and just strange. This isn’t a problem I’ve had on a lot of other automatic transmissions, just my taco. Should be known that they only starting tying the manual transmission with TRD in very recent history. There are still standard 3rd gens you can buy used without all the bells and whistles.
@@hrettbollis2464 they weren’t easy to find when they were new. Now? It’s even harder to find one
Just bought one. Scotty, I might have served with your son at Campbell, I was in the 101 CAB 2007-2013 x3 combat tours.
My 2017 shifts like that still with 82000 miles. Would you recommend a transmission drain and fill? Don't think it was changed prior. You were the reason I bought my tacoma, plus love how the 3rd gen looks lol.
I have the exact same truck! 2020 TRD Sport but in Barcelona Red. That electric blue is HOT! Super solid truck. I was surprised with the gas mileage. From where I bought it (Temple, TX) at my parents place driving back to Orlando, FL (where I live), I filled up 3.5 times and did about 75mph the whole way. I was expecting to have to stop double that!
I can’t wait to pass this thing down either to my kids or nephews when they’re ready for a vehicle!
Just joined the Taco 🌮 family 22 TRD Sport and love it
Imagine buying a car with Scotty and he starts talking to you like if he’s making a RUclips video 😂
I recommend the overland tailor tuning package 🔥shifting patterns are much smoother and no more lagging gas pedal👍
I have a 2016 tacoma SR5 V6. I noticed the same thing with the transmission. It was weird at first but in used to it now. Despite that I love it. It's a good truck.
All the knowledge I have gained from scotty's videos I pass along and people ask me how you know so much about cars. I just laugh and mention scotty Kilmer..then i hear who..
Ain’t that the truth!
My man scotty, always pumping out the great content
Drove my 2020 trd sport taco from California to Virginia this summer in 5 days through valleys, mountains, flash floods, desert no problem. Son bought a quality truck
got mine in 2020 basically the same except extended cab and manual trans i love it
I had 2 tacomas - put together in Mexico n never had problems. The 1st one after a year I gave it to my 1st son. Then the 2nd tacoma TRD SPORTS I gave it to my 2nd son.
I MISSED THE TACOMA SO MUCH - I ORDERED 2022 4X4 6CYL TRD OFFROAD .
Nothing wrong assembled in Mexico. The quality control is japanese
Mine was made in Mexico. It’s a 2009. Nothing new
I recently took a 600-mile trip in a similar Tacoma model, and I have one complaint. That is that the seat height from the floor is lower than most other vehicles I have driven. I am 6ft tall and because of that short distance my legs, hips, and lower back were in pain by the end of the trip.
yes! You can get seat jackers from "desert does it" that supposedly fixes this. I'm going to try it.
I’m 6ft too, one thing I do when I take a long road trip in mine is by having the seat all the back and down, and then lean the torso part back a little with no lumbar support. With that I haven’t had issues, but everyone’s body is built different tho. Goodluck man
The Tacoma is not for tall people. I'm 6'3" and I do not fit comfortably. I threw my back out contorting to get in the thing and seat height is too low. Raising the seat would put my head through the roof, I went with the f150 and love it almost as much as Tacoma owners love their trucks.
@@snjrdn get the seat jackers! Makes the view way better in my 2022. different levels for height.
Truck is setup like a car. Sitting in it feels exactly like sitting in a car lol. So many people with this "I am tall, I can't fit" crap.
I like the rear sliding window for getting rid of beer cans! Wow
Bought a 2021 TRD off road and I love it. It's loaded but I didn't buy it for that. I just loved how it looked. Sure beats my 1966 Chevy C10. 😁
Helo Scotty! Keep safe and healthy, sir.
hello and thanks you too!
I rented a 4Runner for a week in FL, it wasnt the 4x4. When I first started driving it, it felt sorta clunky...by the end of the end of the week, I really fell in love with the build quality and reliability of the Toyota. It just felt super solid, like you could throw whatever at it. And it'll just keep chugging along.
I'm really interested in the new Tundra's and the upcoming Sequoia's. Would love to test drive the I-Force vs the I-Force Max. Though even the regular I-Force seems like it should have enough power, and seems poised for a great tuner market...I have a feeling that'll be the one to get, and with a good custom tune, and some upgrades it'll be a beast, without the added complexity of the hybrid system and batteries.
The tundras are having tons of problems. I had the same experience I rented a 4Runner and traded my 3rd gen Tacoma as soon as I got back from my trip. The 4 runner QA/QC is better and honestly the old power plant was better as well
@@davidr6865 what sort of problems? I'm genuinely curious. I mean I expect a bunch of issues and minor changes/redesigns anytime a brand new platform is introduced along with a new tranny and powerplant. That's why I would never be a first adopter of a new platform. I prefer to wait a couple of years for them to work all the kinks out.
@@BigBear-- well one dealer I went to is already wholesaling a brand new tundra because of moon roof leaks and infotainment unit losing power. I’ve Hearst of plenty having wastegate issues as well
@@davidr6865 yeah, these all sound like first year adoption issues. In a few years they'll have these problems ironed out. I hate how Scotty rags on Turbo cars in general. They can be utterly reliable and last forever if properly built and tuned. There's nothing inherent that makes them worse than NA cars. It's mostly just that some people go crazy with them or modify them, which is what can bring early death if done improperly.
I have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 in Cement Gray and i love it!
Got a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport, Love it, except I get around 15ish mpg since I have 33in tires on the stock rims. Other then that a great truck! siting at around 115k miles with no issues other then a rear main seal leak and it burns coolant.
Regraded my 2019 and it made a huge difference. I hated the shift pattern and lugging prior to installing nitro gears. Love it now.
tune it. Completely makes up the truck, and gains you 2 mpg on avg
@@user-ej1bq4bq2w New to Tacoma...what is meant by "tune it"